2013- here's what i'm thinking...
Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 8:57AM bet you weren't expecting that, were you?
new year, new look.
new everything.
change is awesome.
i plan on changing the look of the blog on a regular(ish) basis.
i figure we're all serial decorators here, we can handle it.
big ups to susie, my minty pal, for putting this look together for me.
she is really awesome at blog design among many other things.
and just an awesome friend in general.
ok, why red?
well, red is the color of the root chakra..
just kidding...
we tried a bunch of different colors as backgrounds with various paintings..
and this was our favorite.
simple as that.
it's going to change though.
with new paintings and new color inspiration.
so if red makes your butthole cringe, no worries..
it's going to change many times over so i am sure emerald (everyone's new favorite color) is in your future.
anyway..
moving on to what i am thinking for 2013...
understated, casual sophistication.
repeat...
understated, casual SOPHISTICATION.
always and forever but with less diamond pattern and more fringe.
clean lines mixed with...
nubby textures.
a few pieces of amazing furniture rather than a room full of who cares furniture.
moody and casual.
MUCH less fuss.
black and white art.
colorful, vintage pottery.
or collections of your choice.
1 big statement art piece rather than several little groupings to make a statement.
also..
original art.
"don't buy copies of art. if you can't afford the real thing, go for a walk and find a stone that looks as beautiful as a brancusi sculpture. you can find amazing things in nature."- axel vervoordt.
mid century fiber art.
i am slightly obsessed.
folk art.
particularly southern folk art.
folk art tells a story and it's so colorful and beautiful.
i want to see people buy art because they are moved by it.
not because it matches their decor.
and what could be cooler than a folksy, country quilt paired with modern furniture and lighting?...
see also rag rugs.
ultimately i think i am ready for a large paring down process.
less stuff.
clean surfaces.
fewer pillows.
simple lines.
homey and cozy,
but with sophistication.
it is so.
Reader Comments (48)
BAM! Love the new look! Mid-century fiber art...well, who am I to judge.
On board with your new year vision. Waiting for only "amazing furniture" will be the biggest challenge, I suspect!
really agree with the 1 large statement piece. Great new look!
Hi Jenny.. Your Facebook icon isnt linked.. just thought I'd let you know!
Love the new look!!!! Totally agree about original art. We are lucky and received some pieces as a gift from my husbands aunt. They actually put off a sense of energy! I know it sounds kooky but I can feel it and I feel like I can feel the artist.
I want one of yours and one of Michelle armas' in 2013!
love your inspiration shots....I agree about original art....love the new look....if you want to see one of your paintings its in my post today....check it....I have not framed it yet but I will....saving up. I really love it and each day I love it more. xx
I love the idea of simplicity and going with what you love. This might be the hardest for me, as I love stuff and finding stuff. I just need more people to buy the stuff/hire me, so I don't have to keep hoarding cool furniture. Loving your new look too!
I am digging the new website look, and digging the new ethos for the new year: lets get rid of all our stuff, paint our floors white, and become minimal sophisticates.
amen, sista.
fantastic makeover! Happy New Year!
Agree with everything* but want to shout this, in particular, from the rooftops: "i want to see people buy art because they are moved by it. not because it matches their decor."
(*not actually in love with the fiber art, but I like that you like it. i do, however, LOVE folk art.)
loving the new look. Just saw one of your paintings over at Mimosa Lane...fabulous!!
Happy New Year!
Lady this is good! I love the gorgeous wood dresser in the all white room.
Love your makeover.
I love the new red design! And I'm excited to see the others that you come up with this year.
Love it!!
this is why i love you. and i love the red. but change is good, so i'm looking forward to all of your suprises.
MY MIND IS BLOWN. TOTALLY. LOVE LOVE IT ALL
And Happy New Year to you too! I don't know how you were able to keep that under your hat...haha
How fun! Such a great idea to change look on a regular(ish) basis. And so fun to see your kickass paintings!
I love love love that second room! Sophistication and yes please.
Love the fresh look! We are in the middle of a blog re-do ourselves. It's quite ugly at the moment, but looking forward to a much more beautiful update in 2013!
Cheers!
YES. On so many levels.
Im SO SO with you. I've been saying every one of those things all year long. Now that its 2013 maybe it will happen!??!
LESS STUFF, better stuff.
Love the new look, and so on board with every word above.
Very cool blog design.
Also: "i want to see people buy art because they are moved by it. not because it matches their decor." YES!
xo
mmm-hmm's all around. xo